Acarbose

Alpha-glucoside inhibitor

Acarbose's class:

Flatulence, cramping, abdominal distention, diarrhea

Acarbose's side/Adverse effects:

Precose

Acarbose's trade name:

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking acarbose to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. For which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse monitor?

Diarrhea The most common adverse effects of acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, are gastrointestinal. They include diarrhea, abdominal distention and cramping, and flatulence.

Metformin

Do not use Acarbose with:

Type 2 diabetes

Indications of Acarbose:

Delays absorption of complex carbs Prevents breakdown of table sugar

MOA of Acarbose:

Insulin or sulfonylurea

Pt's do not usually experience hypoglycemia unless they are also taking:

Blood glucose

Take Acarbose with meals to prevent postprandial rise in: